HR Assistant

DIOPOINT; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A human resources consultancy in Johannesburg is seeking an HR Assistant to support the HR Manager with daily HR operations, including recruitment, training, and compliance. The ideal candidate should have a National Diploma in HR or similar, with 1-2 years of HR administration experience. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential. This role offers an opportunity to enhance employee engagement and streamline HR processes.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years HR administration experience.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Support HR Manager in daily HR operations.
• Assist with recruitment, training, and compliance.
• Maintain HR records and documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

National Diploma in Human Resources / Industrial Psychology / Business Administration

Job description

We are Hiring: HR Assistant

Location: Johannesburg

Reporting to: HR Manager

The HR Assistant will support the HR Manager across all HR functions, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day HR operations and supporting a positive employee experience across the company.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Recruitment & Selection
  • Posting vacancies both internally & externally & reviewing & shortlisting suitable candidates.
  • Organising & participating in interviews with the HR manager & line managers.
  • Contacting applicant references.
  • Drafting offer letters, new contracts & other induction documentation.
  • Assist with onboarding & induction of new hires.
• 2. Training & Development
  • Providing overall proactive support in terms of all training in conjunction with functional managers & the HR Manager.
• 3. HR Compliance
  • Providing advice to managers and staff on the interpretation and application of relevant HR policies and procedures.
  • Facilitating policy and processes training workshops.
  • Ensuring compliance with labour regulations and Company policies.
• 4. Industrial Relations
  • Preparing hearing notices as well as warning and suspension documentation, including identification of charges.
  • Assisting the HR manager & line managers in the preparation of cases.
  • Receiving & documenting grievances in a confidential and sensitive manner.
  • Ensuring compliance with labour laws & relevant procedures in implementing disciplinary action.
• 5. Payroll Admin
  • Loading, removing & updating employee information on the payroll & updating employee personnel files & submitting changes to the payroll department.
  • Submitting monthly spreadsheets containing contingent payroll information to the payroll department by applicable deadlines.
  • Ensuring new employee medical aid, group insurance & Employee Self-Service App onboarding.
  • Submitting & tracking medical aid & group insurance onboarding & terminations.
• 6. Administration & Reports
  • Maintaining the HR SharePoint with accuracy & completeness.
  • Managing all administrative aspects of appointments, terminations & promotions.
  • Responding to internal and external HR queries & providing assistance.
  • Assisting the HR Manager with compiling the ATR & WSP to MICT SETA to ensure successful submission.
• 7. Employee Engagement
  • Planning, organising and coordinating HR events, including Reward & Recognition programmes & team recognition activities.
  • Enhancing employee engagement & organisational culture.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Human Resources / Industrial Psychology / Business Administration.
• 1 to 2-year HR administration experience.
• Strong organisational & administrative skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• High attention to detail & accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Do you qualify? Send your CV to [e-mail]

Placement will be in accordance with the Company’s EE Plan.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply!